Assistant Project Manager

PureGrid Electrical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PureGrid Electrical is seeking an Assistant Electrical Project Manager to support complex industrial electrical projects. You will help translate designs into actionable field plans, coordinate submittals, RFIs, and material deliveries, and assist with communication among clients, engineers, and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and schedule adherence, with opportunities to own key workflows and travel to nationwide sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or assistant PM in commercial or industrial electrical subcontracting.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and power distribution.
• Ability to read construction blueprints and single-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with Procore and Bluebeam Revu preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with day-to-day operations to ensure tasks are safe, accurate, and on schedule.
• Coordinate field drawings, submittals, RFIs, and material deliveries.
• Help process purchase orders, subcontractor billings, and change orders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation from preconstruction to closeout.
• Support meetings and track milestones with clients, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Project coordination

Estimating

Assistant project management

Reading blueprints

Single-line diagrams

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

PureGrid Electrical is looking for an Assistant Electrical Project Manager who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and driven by flawless execution. You are a proactive communicator who thrives on supporting the moving pieces of complex electrical projects, keeping a watchful eye on submittals, material tracking, RFIs, and daily field coordination.

You excel at supporting Project Managers in translating project designs into actionable plans for the field and assisting with communication between clients, engineers, and subcontractors. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who values safety, accuracy, and schedule, and you enjoy a fast-paced environment where you can learn, grow, and take ownership of key project workflows on industrial electrical scopes, you’ll fit right in.

A Day in the Life

Project Support & Execution

Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day operations of industrial electrical projects, helping ensure tasks are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Field Coordination

Act as a reliable secondary point of contact for site superintendents and field crews, helping ensure they have up-to-date drawings, submittals, and material deliveries required to execute work.

Procurement & Materials Tracking

Log, track, and expedite long-lead electrical equipment (such as switchgear and transformers), coordinate jobsite material deliveries, and track purchase orders to prevent field delays.

Financial & Contract Administration

Help draft purchase orders, process subcontractor billings, assist with monthly pay applications, and compile documentation for change order requests.

Documentation & Tech Control

Own the daily administrative workflows in our construction management software - managing, logging, and tracking RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and drawing revisions from preconstruction through project closeout.

Collaborative Communication

Participate in project alignment meetings with general contractors, engineers, and clients, helping document action items, progress updates, and schedule milestones.

Necessary Qualifications

Experience

1-3 years of experience in project coordination, estimating, or assistant project management within the commercial or industrial electrical subcontracting space.

Technical Knowledge

Basic to foundational understanding of electrical systems, power distribution equipment, and the ability to read construction blueprints and single-line diagrams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience in the electrical trade.

Software Proficiency

Hands-on experience with modern construction management tools; familiarity with Procore and Bluebeam Revu is strongly preferred.

Skills & Approach

Highly organized with strong attention to detail, proactive follow-through, and an eagerness to learn and grow within electrical project management.

Travel & Location

Ability to travel periodically to support nationwide job sites during key project phases or site visits.

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

PureGrid Electrical is an industrial electrical contractor supporting medium-to-heavy industrial projects nationwide.

We deliver electrical scope execution, labor, and material procurement for complex facilities and equipment installations. Our teams specialize in major equipment power distribution and field coordination with engineers, owners, and construction teams.

We focus on clear plans, constructible designs, and clean execution. Safety, accuracy, and schedule drive every decision.

• Medium-to-heavy industrial electrical work
• Labor and material procurement

As set forth in PureGrid Electrical's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.